Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls: The Best Homemade Treats for All
Deliciously sweet and tangy, these cranberry orange sweet rolls are the perfect homemade treat for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk, warmed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and orange juice; cook until cranberries burst.
- In a bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt; add melted butter, warm milk, eggs, zest, and vanilla.
- Knead the dough until smooth, then let it rise until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough, spread cranberry mixture, and roll up tightly.
- Slice the rolls and place them in a baking dish; let rise again.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool and drizzle with icing if desired.
Notes
- For an extra touch, add chopped nuts to the filling.
- These rolls can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls, homemade sweet rolls, dessert recipes